Pre-earnings brief
Reports
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Est. EPS
—
Est. revenue
—
Implied move
±4.6%
EPS beat rate
100%
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is a leading global beverage company known for its iconic soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. Operating in the consumer staples sector, Coca-Cola plays a significant role in the beverage market, which is influenced by trends in consumer preferences and health consciousness.
Last quarter
In Q2 2026, Coca-Cola reported an EPS of $0.97, surpassing estimates by 5.43%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 5.00% the following day.
Management promises and guidance
EPS beat streak
8Q
EPS beat rate
100%
Avg EPS surprise
+4.61%
Avg 1-day reaction
+1.78%
Overall expectations for Coca-Cola's upcoming earnings are cautiously optimistic, given its history of beating EPS estimates.
Bull case
If Coca-Cola continues its trend of strong EPS growth and demonstrates effective revenue generation, it could see significant stock appreciation.
Bear case
Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows signs of declining market share, it could face downward pressure on its stock.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
What will be the EPS for Q3-2026?
The EPS figure will be crucial in determining if Coca-Cola can maintain its streak of beating estimates and will heavily influence investor sentiment.
Q2
How is Coca-Cola addressing shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier options?
With increasing health consciousness among consumers, Coca-Cola's strategy in this area will be key to its future growth and market relevance.
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Est. EPS
—
Est. Rev
—
Impl. Move
±10.3%
Why consensus could be wrong
The Street may be underestimating Coca-Cola's ability to innovate and adapt to health trends, which could drive stronger-than-expected revenue growth.
Supporting evidence
Coca-Cola's recent product launches have shown promising early sales figures.
The company's commitment to sustainability may attract a younger consumer base.
Options pricing suggests a higher expected volatility than historical averages, indicating potential for significant movement.
Key risk
If Coca-Cola's new product lines show strong consumer adoption, it could significantly outperform current revenue expectations.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
The market is closely watching Coca-Cola's ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and maintain profitability amid competition.
Bull confirmed if
An EPS of $1.00 or higher would confirm strong profitability and growth potential.
Bear confirmed if
An EPS below $0.90 would raise concerns about the company's ability to maintain its competitive edge.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±4.38%
Historical Avg
±2.8%
The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 4.38%, indicating that traders expect some volatility around the earnings report.
Options are pricing ±4.6% while KO has averaged ±2.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.
ATM IV
0.2%
30d HV
13.8%
Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.
Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Staples
Fade rate: 9 of 28 (32%)
This setup has occurred 30 times across Consumer Staples in the last 2 years. 19 of 28 (68%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 5.2%, with a raw directional average of -0.2% (modestly negative historical bias).
Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.
Institutional
68.17%
of float
Insider
9.90%
of float
Holders
4,623
institutions
Top Holders· as of Jun 2026
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc
400,000,000 sh · $34.3B
9.30%
Flat
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If Coca-Cola beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by about 1.78%, confirming its strong market position.
In line / cautious
If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further clarity from management.
Miss
Should the company miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 2.82%, reflecting investor disappointment.
House and Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.
Trades
3
2 buys·1 sell
Members
3
House + Senate
Est. Notional
$3,003.00–$45,000.00
disclosed dollar ranges
Most Active Members
1 trade
The lines on the call that would change the story.
Blackrock Inc.
322,740,471 sh · $27.7B
7.50%
-3.3%
Vanguard Capital Management LLC
238,798,011 sh · $20.5B
5.55%
0.6%
State Street Corporation
167,399,379 sh · $14.4B
3.89%
0.1%
FMR, LLC
109,159,806 sh · $9.4B
2.54%
1.5%
13F filings updated quarterly. Position deltas show change in shares vs. the prior quarter.
Net buying
1 trade
Net selling
1 trade
Net buying
Recent Transactions
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